17.1 HIGHLIGHTS Leaderboard So Far -- There will be a lot of movement over the next few hours, but here's where things stand so far: Ladies -- 1. Sam Briggs, 2. Kari Pearce, 3. Kara Webb, 4. Kelcy Ware and ... Continue Reading
Can Coffee Boost Performance?
THE SCOOP Have you ever been sitting at your desk, about to leave for CrossFit after a long day, thinking that you really needed a coffee to get through this WOD? Well, turns out your instincts were half ... Continue Reading
What do Goats and Yoga Have in Common?
COME AGAIN? Yeah, you read that correctly. There’s a thing called Goat Yoga. A yogi named Emily Nielsen introduced it to classes at Boise, Idaho based Balance Family Fitness and apparently it’s a hit; like ... Continue Reading
Who Has the Best Shot at the CrossFit Games Master’s 35-39 Division?
The CrossFit Games Update Show is a regular web series devoted to news, interviews, and speculation about the Reebok CrossFit Games as we hurtle toward the five weeks of Open workouts (starting February ... Continue Reading
How I Learned to Love Myself
My name is Laura Ryan. I’m a 46 year old mother of 3 beautiful children and married to this amazing human who always supports me in everything I do. I used to believe that I was too old to change my ways ... Continue Reading
Becoming a Mom Made Me a Better CrossFitter
Before I had my son, I had all the time in the world to work out. I could do it anytime, twice a day if I wanted. I had been a runner for years and started CrossFit in 2012 after hearing about the craze. I ... Continue Reading
Wodapalooza Is Here
WODAWHAT? Grab your bikinis and paddle boards and head down to Miami cause the four-day first in season fitness festival and competition known as Wodapalooza kicks off today. The big guns don't come out ... Continue Reading
Don’t Try and Rob a CrossFit Momma
NOT AGAIN. It's not been two weeks since we reported on the capture of two suspects who allegedly stole cell phones from five Phoenix CrossFit affiliates and now we have another. This time in Georgia. OK, ... Continue Reading
CrossFit In The Middle East
THE STORY Shaikha Al Qassimi is a Red Bull athlete, Lululemon ambassador and competitive CrossFit athlete. And the 27-year-old citizen of United Arab Emirates is smashing age-old gender notions as part ... Continue Reading
Will You Take the 100 Calorie Challenge? How to Master the Bike and Increase Mental Fitness
Everyone that has experienced the Airdyne® or Assault AirBike will agree that they’re worthy of the nickname “The Devil’s Tricycle.” The beauty of these bikes is that no matter your fitness level, the ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Games Athlete Zeke Grove Does 30 Unbroken Ring Muscle-Ups
Zeke Grove qualified for his first CrossFit Games appearance in 2016 out of the hyper-competitive Pacific Region. Grove — one of only a handful of athletes to complete every workout at the 2016 ... Continue Reading
U.S. Disctrict Judge: NSCA Published False CrossFit Injury Data; CrossFit Issues Response
A U.S. District Court has ruled the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) published false data in a 2013 article titled "Crossfit-Based High-Intensity Power Training Improves Maximal ... Continue Reading
Canada, Eh? Ottawa Explores Bid to Host 2017 CrossFit Games East Regional
The Montreal-based Orleans Star is reporting that Ottawa Sport Commissioner Jody Mitic has announced the city will bid to host the 2017 CrossFit Games East Regional. While numerous cities are ... Continue Reading
Greg Glassman on Sugar, Government, and the Consumer Power of 4 Million CrossFitters
CrossFit Founder and CEO Greg Glassman has been on a busy tour lately. Last week, he spoke on Capitol Hill about how soda companies influence medical research in the United States. Two days later, he was ... Continue Reading
Three CrossFit Games Athletes Sanctioned for Violating Drug-Testing Policy
On September 9th, The CrossFit Games site announced two Games athletes from 2016 and one from 2015 have been sanctioned for violating CrossFit's drug-testing policy. The 2016 athletes are Scott Jones — ... Continue Reading
Which CrossFit Games Athletes Snatch the Most Weight? (Males)
We'll square with you, readers: We're trying to figure out which male CrossFit Games athletes snatch the heaviest weight, and we want your help. And don't worry, because we certainly plan on finding out ... Continue Reading
Fitness, Photography, and 500 Gyms: Greg Lukas and the “Be Awesome.” Project
In the world of functional fitness, there are enthusiasts, fans, hobbyists, aspiring pros, and true professionals. Greg Lukas has found a unique role bridging all of the above, serving as combination ... Continue Reading
Coaching Without Words: CrossFit Coach Bobby Kiernan on Training Deaf Athletes
Editor's Note: Last week, we brought you the story of Robert Parcells Jr., a Deaf CrossFit athlete who works out in New York City. After hearing how Robert approaches his training, we wanted to talk ... Continue Reading
Florida Times-Union Reports Three Cities Are Finalists for 2017 CrossFit Games
In an article published Friday on Jacksonville.com, sports journalist Gene Frenette reported the competition to land the 2017 CrossFit Games has come down to three finalists: Jacksonville, ... Continue Reading
Dave Castro Still Scouting New Locations for 2017 CrossFit Games
Yesterday, Dave Castro posted on Instagram from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, and the CrossFit community exploded: "It's the new home of The CrossFit Games! We're all going to ... Continue Reading
Katrin Davidsdottir, Mat Fraser, and CrossFit Mayhem Win 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games
Mat Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir have won the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games. Fraser claimed his title after consecutive second-place finishes in 2014 (his rookie year) and 2015. Davidsdottir holds onto her ... Continue Reading
Jonne Koski Withdraws from 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games
It's not surprising for Finnish athlete Jonne Koski to finish well in whatever water events The CrossFit Games throw his way. In 2014 and 2015, he finished top two on workouts with swim/water elements, and ... Continue Reading
How You Can Watch the 2016 CrossFit Games
The CrossFit Games start Tuesday, July 19th, and the competition is now in its tenth year. The event has grown from a quiet, backyard-brawl-esque event in Aromas, California, to the functional fitness ... Continue Reading
Top Male, Female, & Team CrossFit Games Athletes to Receive Glock Pistols
Update: Information regarding Dave Castro's responses to questions regarding the giveaway — as well as a fan-led petition to cancel the giveaway — are detailed below. Over the years, CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading